Dell EMC D-PVM-OE-01 Exam - Topic 2 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for Dell EMC's D-PVM-OE-01 exam

Question #: 3
Topic #: 2

What is the default size of a Gatekeeper on a PowerMax array1?

A3 KB

B3 cylinder

C6 KB

D6 cylinder

D6 cylinder: While older VMAX models might have used 6 cylinders, the current default for PowerMax is 3 cylinders.
Reference and documents of Dell's public documentation for PowerMax Operate v.2:
Dell Solutions Enabler 10.0.0 CLI User Guide: This guide provides information about Gatekeepers and their role in Solutions Enabler. While it might not explicitly state the default size, it mentions that Gatekeepers are typically small devices. You can find this document on the Dell Support website by searching for 'Solutions Enabler CLI User Guide.'
Dell PowerMax Family: Essentials and Best Practices Guide: This guide might offer general information about Solutions Enabler and its configuration, which can provide context for understanding the purpose and sizing of Gatekeepers.

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Suggested Answer: B

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A Gatekeeper in PowerMax is a small, dedicated device used for communication between the storage array and Solutions Enabler (SYMCLI), the command-line management interface. The default size of a Gatekeeper on a PowerMax array is 3 cylinders.

While the size can technically be specified in kilobytes (KB), the traditional and preferred unit for Gatekeeper size is cylinders. This is because cylinders represent a specific number of blocks on the physical disks, and using cylinders helps ensure consistent sizing across different disk types and configurations.

Why other options are incorrect:

A . 3 KB, C. 6 KB: These sizes are too small to be practical for a Gatekeeper.

by Lisandra at Feb 08, 2025, 09:15 PM

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Ruthann

9 months ago

Surprised to see so much confusion about this!

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Geraldine

9 months ago

I heard it's 3 cylinders, not KB.

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Mari

9 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's not 6 KB? That seems off.

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William

10 months ago

Yeah, I agree, it's definitely 3 KB.

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Hildegarde

10 months ago

I think the default size is 3 KB.

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Amie

10 months ago

I recall reading that Gatekeepers are typically small, but I can't remember if that means 3 KB or 6 KB.

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Jamal

10 months ago

I’m confused; I thought it was 3 cylinders for the PowerMax, but I also remember older models using 6 cylinders.

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Joanne

10 months ago

I feel like I saw a question about Gatekeeper sizes in our practice tests, and I think it was 6 KB.

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Glen

11 months ago

I think the default size of a Gatekeeper is 3 KB, but I'm not entirely sure. I remember something about it being small.

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Emerson

11 months ago

Ah, I see the key detail now - the question is specifically about a PowerMax array, not a VMAX. The last option provides a good reference to the Dell Solutions Enabler documentation, which should have the definitive information on Gatekeeper sizing for the PowerMax. I'll review that before making my final selection.

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Reena

11 months ago

Based on the additional information provided in the last option, it seems the default Gatekeeper size is 3 cylinders, not 6 cylinders. The reference to older VMAX models using 6 cylinders is helpful context. I'll go with option B as the best answer.

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Melita

11 months ago

The question mentions a "Gatekeeper" on a PowerMax array, which sounds like a specific Dell/EMC storage term. I don't have much experience with PowerMax, so I'll need to do some research on what a Gatekeeper is and how it's typically sized in this environment.

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Janine

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The options mention both KB and cylinders, so I'm a bit confused about the units they're using. I'll need to review the PowerMax documentation to make sure I understand the correct default size.

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Royal

11 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'm pretty confident the default size is 3 KB, so I'll go with option A.

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Amber

2 years ago

According to Dell's public documentation, the current default for PowerMax is 3 cylinders.

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Claribel

2 years ago

Ah, the good old days of 6 cylinder Gatekeepers. Those were the times when storage arrays were as big as a house and had their own zip code.

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Elizabeth

1 year ago

Definitely, the evolution of storage arrays has been quite impressive.

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Hershel

1 year ago

It's amazing how much storage capacity we can fit into such a small device now.

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Tyisha

1 year ago

Yes, technology has come a long way in terms of storage efficiency.

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Dominga

2 years ago

I remember those days, but now it's all about the smaller 3 cylinder Gatekeepers.

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Ming

2 years ago

I believe it's actually 6 cylinder based on older VMAX models.

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Rima

2 years ago

Hmm, the answer must be 3 cylinders. Anything else would be like trying to fit a whale into a swimming pool.

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Amber

2 years ago

I think the default size of a Gatekeeper on a PowerMax array is 3 KB.

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Rosann

2 years ago

Okay, time to put on my thinking cap. Let's see, 3 cylinders sounds like the right default size for a PowerMax Gatekeeper. Guess I'm not as clueless as I thought!

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